# Apps

## Lists of apps

* The apps I use and recommend: [Recommended apps](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/apps/recommended-apps)
* [Apps for beginners](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/apps/apps-for-beginners)
* [Apps for iPad](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/apps/apps-for-ipad)
* [Apps for Android](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/apps/apps-for-android)

## Full list of apps

I've collected a list of apps here: [List of apps](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/apps/list-of-apps)

* They are organized by category (painting, note-taking, etc.)
* Free apps are highlighted
* For each app, the platform is identified (MacOS, Windows, Android, iOS, etc.)

## Applications that come with a drawing tablet

Most drawing tablets come with a limited-time trial license to some applications. Usually these trials last anywhere from 3 to 6 months. After this time, you'll have to pay for the app. Some are subscription and some are one-time-purchases.

## All apps work with drawing tablet pens

More here: [App compatibility with drawing tablets](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/basics/app-compat)

## Roundups & reviews

* [Dong Chang - What's the best software for Anime? Trying out all the 2D animation software](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tDcizzdN4g) 2025-01-25
* [Brad Colbow - 10 Best Android Drawing Apps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsa2MI_3PIs) - 2024-11-13
* [Wesley Gardener - Ranks 15 Digital Art Programs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxg0HrQROY) - 2024-05-10
* [Brad Colbow - Best Alternative to Every Adobe Program](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLab5ChFFho) 2024-06-20
* [Teoh on Tech - Popular drawing apps on iPad: 2023 survey results](https://youtu.be/YCqNToyM7SA?si=v7k_LQ88jAF-8gQb) Sep 4, 2023
* [Teoh on Tech - Popular drawing apps on Android - Survey results are out](https://youtu.be/-HMcZqv33eo) Jul 27, 2023
* [Teoh on Tech - Best drawing apps for Windows tablets](https://youtu.be/00OWlj75gA0) June 3, 2003
* [Aaron Rutton - Top 7 Digital Art Software (2021-2022)](https://youtu.be/OCGtwZ4MCNY) 2022-12-11
* [Teoh on Tech - Best Drawing Apps for Android Tablets](https://youtu.be/UMv_U3X1bPY) Sept 18, 2021
* [Brad Colbow - Ranking Every Drawing App (2022)](https://youtu.be/cZh9MP0sA_4) Jan 12, 2022


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